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Connie O'Connor Obituary
90 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on January 15, 2014. Connie was born February 21, 1923 in Lennox, South Dakota and was surrounded by his family when he passed away. He had close to 91 years to celebrate his life and the many things he accomplished. A man of many talents and loved telling stories to everyone he met. He played professional basketball and baseball, formerly owned and operated a newspaper in Iowa and in 1958 moved to Phoenix to sell new homes and later became homebuilder / developer in The Valley of the Sun. When not playing golf he loved spending time at his house in Del Mar California and deep sea fishing. After retiring to Sedona, he started making beautiful pottery. The love of his life was his four daughters and he is survived by Candee O'Connor, Connie Kay Casement (Allan), Callie O'Connor and Cindy Milner. He has 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Kitty (Keke) O'Connor. His family and friends will gather to celebrate his life on January 28th at Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Regency Mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Prime Care Hospice.
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Suzy G
January 27, 2014
January 27, 2014
Connie was funny, loved to make everyone around him laugh, except when he talked about his chocolate cake! What a dear, sweet, charming man. You are loved by many!
January 26, 2014
You lived your life to the fullest Pops and brought many smiles to those who knew you!
Christmas 2004
Randy Falde
January 26, 2014
You are missed, Connie. Your smile, your festive clothes for any occasion and your love of life. I feel lucky to have been a part of your family. Enjoy heaven as much as you did each day on earth. Love, Randy
January 26, 2014
One of my favorite pictures of my grandpa. I sure do miss you and I will miss your cornny jokes. RIP Pop. Hope you and Keke are having fun up their..... Love you both.
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